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Listenable Records is pleased to announce the signing of Dutch thrash/death metal band Izegrim. Immediately after the release of 2009's Point Of No Return, Izegrim started writing/composing their new album. Their mission was to create the most versitale, riff-packed, in-your-face-sounding record in the history of Izegrim. After more than one year of working as hard as they ever did, they've accomplished their objectives. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Jörg Uken (Soundlodge Studio), this record has become exactly the way they wanted it to be. The band commented, "Needless to say that we are really honoured and exhilerated to be on a roster with bands like Hate, Gojira and The Red Shore, to name just a few. We are certain that our coalition with Listenable Records will be a prosperous one!" The new album, Code of Consequences, will be released on February 2011.

Miami, FL's Maruta have finished up work on their new album, and second for Willowtip Records, entitled Forward Into Regression. A release set has been set for February 22, 2011. Germany's Power It Up Records will be releasing a gatefold LP version. A release date for the vinyl is TBD. Vocalist Mitchell Luna comments: "So we finished wrapping up full-length number two, and I can honestly say that we are all very proud of the outcome. We took the same open minded approach to grindcore as we have on our previous recordings, but incorporated a couple new surprises. The end result sounds more relentless, and I personally feel that it is a well rounded record that is equally emotional as it is abrasive. Stoked for it to drop!" The album was recorded at Florida's Mana Recording Studios (Hate Eternal, Cannibal Corpse, Nile) by engineer Brian Elliot. It is Maruta's first release with their new line-up. Drummer Daniel Morris and bassist Mauro Cordoba joined the band in early 2010. Two pre...

Melodic hardcore band, It Prevails have recently lost longtime guitarist, Alex Kustche.  Despite no official announcements, the following post allegedly from Kutsche himself reveals: "Tough choice this weekend as I have decided to leave It Prevails. Bills have finally caught up after this awesome year and it's time to take care of them." www.myspace.com/itprevails

Former Underoath drummer Aaron Gillespie has posted a new song, set to feature on the musician’s forthcoming solo album.

Following in the footsteps of Angels and Airwaves and 30 Seconds To Mars, Phoenix rockers The Maine will release a film entitled "In Darkness And In Light" in December and have released a new trailer.

Just south of Brisbane is a lovely place where dreams come true - Wet'n'Wild. While touring together in March 2010, Canberra sludge merchants I Exist and Sydney pseudo thugs Phantoms visited this magical place and decided to immortalise it in song.Recorded in one afternoon with Lachlan Mitchell between visits to Sizzler and a Soulfly concert, the result is Bad Romance, 2 songs from each act and all named after Wet'n'Wild rides. Out January 14th, available for pre order now through www.resistrecords.com/catalog. Both bands will be touring in support of the release this February, see dates below.

Previously unseen live videos of seminal Swedish hardcore outfit Refused have been released online. The footage is taken from a show the band performed at Guildford College

Hailing from Bradenton, Florida, We The Kings are one of the most engaging and exciting young acts around. With a knack for writing citrus-sweet hooks, We The Kings display a kind of energy that never fails to be infectious, a type of happy disease. Their latest album 'Smile Kid' is "a dose of warm weather in the grips of a bitter winter" - Idobi. However it’s the live arena where We The Kings truly make their mark. Their live show is bursting with bouncy riffs and passionate vocals, "if We The Kings haven’t graced anyone’s ears before, you can be sure a lot of kids will be Googling tonight." – Change The Record Whimsical and poetic, NEVER SHOUT NEVER's Christofer Drew has the amazing ability of crafting optimistic songs, perfectly displayed on 'What Is Love?', "a simple, sweet and sincere record that is founded in Drew's unwavering belief in peace and love" - Buzznet. All his CDs should come with a warning label that the music will gobble up audiences in its positive synergy. "I t...

Lemuria have revealed details about their forthcoming new album. The album "Pebble" is due out on January 11 through Bridge Nine Records.

Blackpool Lights, the side project of The Get Up Kids guitarist and vocalist Jim Suptic, have posted their new EP for streaming on their bandcamp page.

Circa Survive front man Anthony Green has announced via his facebook page that he will be entering the studio on December 11 to record his second solo album, titled "Beautiful Things".

Bayside have posted their Christmas themed track  "Angels We Have Heard On High" as a free download when you sign up for the band's mailing list on their website.